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8th May 1945On this day:
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Remembering those who died this day.
- Jagger Herbert William. Cpl. (d.8th May 1945)
- Smale Geoffrey Charles. F/O. (d.8th May 1945)
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Stories from 8th May 1945
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PFC Jose Dolores Leyba. US Army, Company K 112th Infantry Regiment. My father, Pfc Jose Dolores Leyba, served in the 112th Inf Reg Co K 28th Div during the battle of Hurtgen Forest in the drive on the town of Schmidt. He was taken prisoner and held in Stalag 2A, Neuremberg/Mecklengerg 53-13 from 8 Nov 44 to 1 May 45. I am searching records for documentation, morning reports, showing exact date he was captured, where he was captured, and possible injury sustained during this battle. I have so far been unsuccessful in obtaining any medical reports from the VA which would support me in obtaining a replacement for The Purple Heart Medal which he received. Family members recall having seen it but its whereabouts is unknown since both my father and mother are deceased. Anyone having served with my father or having any knowledge of his activity while serving our country may have the information I need to complete my search. Thanks for anything which you could privide regarding my search.
Isabel Leyba Ballard
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Cpl. Herbert William Jagger. Royal Marines, HMS Exeter. (d.8th May 1945) Herbert Jagger died age 41 whilst serving with the Royal Marines. Born in 1902 in South Shields, native of Jarrow, he was the son of Edwin and Eliza Jagger (nee Farrow) of Harpenden Hertfordshire and husband of Lilian Mary Jagger (nee Moylan) of Stonehouse Plymouth. His younger brother Norman was also one of the fallen
Herbert is buried in Ambon War Cemetery and is commemorated on the WW2 Roll of Honour Plaque in the entrance of Jarrow Town Hall.
Vin Mullen
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F/O. Geoffrey Charles Smale. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 295 Squadron. (d.8th May 1945) Flying Officer (Air Bomber) Charles Smale was the Son of Charles T. and Edith F. Smale, of North Finchley, Middlesex.
He was aged 32 when he died and is buried in the Horne Churchyard in Denmark.
s flynn
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